Executive Director Of Procedures And Standards

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Executive Director of Procedures and Standards
The candidate will lead the management, development, and oversight of procedures, guidelines and policies related to federal and state special education laws and regulations to ensure District staff are provided appropriate guidance in their implementation. The Executive Director will oversee the Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services’ District Representatives, Behavioral Health Support Team, Dispute Resolution Team, and Due Process Team in their collective work of ensuring appropriate data-based services are provided to students with disabilities and that state and federal regulations are implemented throughout the District. The Executive Director of Procedures and Standards is expected to successfully oversee and/or perform the following core responsibilities: Advises the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. with respect to ensuring that federal and state legal and regulatory provisions related to special education are being implemented. Supervises District Representatives, the Behavioral Health Support Team, the Dispute Resolution Team, and Due Process Team. Collaborates with Network Chief of Schools and Charter administration on the work of District Representatives. Provides continual development of staff to ensure technical expertise and to build a team of subject matter experts who perform at a high level. Provides advice, technical assistance, and training to Central Office staff, principals, case managers, school staff, assessment teams, special education teachers and community organizations regarding policies, procedures, and legal aspects of special education. Oversees the District’s administrative due process hearing representation and the resolution of parent disputes as related to special education services, including State Complaints and Section 504 Complaints. Analyzes data to provide strategic input in the development of policy and procedures, systemic recommendations necessary to improve service delivery for students with disabilities, and additional training or support needed at the local school level. Reviews and provides input on proposed changes to federal and state laws and regulations that impact the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.’ responsibilities with respect to special education, including participating in meetings with legislative lobbyists that work on behalf of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. Maintains departmental budget. Conducts other duties as assigned. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Education or Communication, or a related field of study. Master's Degree or higher preferred. Director of Special Education Endorsement preferred. Candidates with Juris Doctorate encouraged to apply. Should have 7 years of leadership experience within a complex educational organization is required. Should have 3 years of school leadership experience is required, preferably experience as a principal. Demonstrated experience in teaching; designing and building curriculum; developing assessments and analyzing student performance data. Experience developing differentiated instructional strategies that address achievement gaps and creating, organizing, and leading professional learning experiences for teacher leaders, Experience in professional project and change management is preferred. Ability to articulate a vision, set high standards, and effectively guide schools and principals in the realization of expectations set. Expertise in leadership development and instructional leadership. Ability to coach directors and managers toward excellence, build capacity of content area teams and develop meaningful and high impact professional communities for teachers and school leaders. Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing). Demonstrate high levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions. Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish long-term vision and goals, and align/manage activities toward goal fulfillment.
Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g. ability to develop high performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success. Knowledge of operations, budget/finance, management and organizational development. Ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners, to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support schools and principals. Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps.

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